Sr. Automation and Control Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
I’m partnering with a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to help lead automation, controls, equipment integration, and standardization initiatives across its operations.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on technically but also wants visibility across larger capital projects and multiple facilities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and systems integration issues
- Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup
- Improve equipment reliability, throughput, and operational visibility
- Support production data collection, including OEE, throughput, downtime, and yield
- Develop controls documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, P&IDs, and SOPs
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, OEMs, vendors, and system integrators
- Support capital projects, expansions, equipment upgrades, and multi-site automation standardization
What they’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 7+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing or process environments
- Hands-on PLC programming
, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or similar platforms - HMI/SCADA experience with Factory Talk, Ignition, or similar
- Knowledge of Ether Net/IP, Modbus, and OPC
- Experience with automated packaging systems
- Strong controls troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills
- Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and GMP/GDP/ASTM guidelines
- Ability to travel 50%+ to U.S. sites
There is meaningful advancement potential, with the goal for this position to growth.
Remote with up to 50% travel- central and eastern time zones highly preferred
- Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, bonus and equity participation
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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